Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI "Now the weak eateth herbs," according to the noble apostle.[4]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII

worthy of the good cheer and reception which Abraham gave at the weaning of his son, would seek here and in every Scripture food which is different, I think, from that which is meat, indeed, but is not solid food, and from what are figuratively called herbs, which are food to one who has been weaned and is not yet strong but weak, according to the saying, "He that is weak eateth herbs."[206]

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